But super fan Debi Durst channeled that joyous, orange-and-black zeitgeist best as she recalled the stupendous, magical, and nail-biting, World Series-winning season that our beloved band of misfits served up so majestically.

Super fans Maggie Lynch (left) and Debi Durst

“It was like Christmas last fall,” she enthused. “And we’re not giving that trophy back.”

Japanese Consul General Hiroshi Inomata and his wife, Midori Inomata (at left), with Sally Neukom and her husband, Giants CEO Bill Neukom

In the meantime, here’s a look-see at the longtime fans, investors, staff and Swells who’ve kept the faith since 1958.

A fan receives the Series winning ball pitched by closer Brian Wilson in the final inning of the final game against the Texas Rangers

Pam Baer and her husband, Giants President Larry Baer, celebrated home opening day and her husband’s birthday on Friday.

Former Mayor Frank Jordan (left) and SFMOMA Trustee Andrew Pilara

Albert Williams III (left) with his grandfather, the Rev. Cecil Wiliams and his wife, Jan Mirikatani